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PRESTO
PHONOGRAPH ACCESSORIES
Everything for Phonograph Manufacture, Jobber and
Dealer Carried by Progressive New York House.
March 1, 1924.
nection with broadcasting," and concludes that this
is why service should be paid for.
"If actors and actresses are displeased with the free
publicity they have been receiving at broadcasting
stations/' said E. F. McDonald, Jr., president of the
National Association of Broadcasters this week, "the
radio stations are satisfied to refrain from giving it
to them. Perhaps they will want the newspapers
to pay for printing their pictures next."
DEVELOP NEW HARP FIELD
Classic Instrument Heretofore Limited in Use, Is At-
tracting Interest of Dance Orchestra Leaders.
The conditions in the music world which have
helped the sales of saxophones and banjos has also,
in a minor degree, stimulated the interest in the harp
as a part of the orchestra. The harp, of course, has
CREATES A PRECEDENT.
always been a necessity in the big symphony orches-
The Rev. T. Yeoman Williams, 4031 Ellis avenue, tras, where, for certain effects, nothing else can take
pastor of the South Congregational church, East 40th its place.
Latterly, however, the harp has been added to
street and Drexel boulevard, Chicago, last week en-
tered what is believed to be the first official com- theater and dance orchestras in many places by con-
plaint against the radio "as a nuisance" when by let- ductors ambitious to produce the highest class music:
ter he requested Health Commissioner Bundesen to Musical merchandise dealers, heretofore limited in
silence an instrument in a house next door to his be- their harp sales to convent school and music conserva-
cause it disturbed his sleep. The minister complained tories'and their pnnils, are now developing the new
of a "loud speaker" and the stringing of wires along harp field.
his window sill. The health commissioner informed
Dr. Williams that he would investigate the complaint
and put an end to the "nuisance" if life or health
were endangered.
Radio Dealers Send Repeat Orders to Lyon & Healy
NOW WITH S. E. OVERTON CO.
Whose Advice Is Good.
Robert A .Witt, who has been connected with the
One-eighth of Week's Salary the Demand for Each piano trade for many years, has joined the forces of
The Lyon & Healy wholesale radio department,
Appearance in Broadcasting Role.
the S. E. Overtoil Company of South Haven, Mich., which is conducted for music dealers along the lines
and is to travel as representative of that industry in which their own retail experience proves to be prac-
Demands by the Actors' Equity Association, with the western territory. Mr. Witt was formerly asso- ticable, reports that a large number of dealers are
headquarters in New York, that broadcasting stations ciated with one of the largest piano manufacturing now ordering radio regularly on much the same basis
throughout the country pay for any services given
companies in the West, and is fully capable of giving as they do musical instruments.
for entertainment of the radio public, failed to create the dealer much assistance in buying piano benches,
The Lyon & Healy system is to avoid stocking
much furor in broadcast circles when presented last particularly in regard to finishes and style.
dealers with something of an experimental nature.
week.
Their efforts from the first have been to merchandise
CONN INSTRUMENTS IN CANADA.
According to the ruling of the association, no mem-
radio along conservative lines. In their advice to
ber of the association, whether chorus girl or prima
The orchestra of the Royal Hotel Alexandra, Win- dealers on terms, installation fee, services, etc., they
donna, can appear before the microphone unless one- nipeg, Canada, is equipped with instruments made by explain how a dealer can secure radio business with
eighth of a week's salary is paid for each appearance. C. G. Conn, Ltd., Elkhart, Ind. The organization a minimum of risk and grief.
The radio situation has been clouded from the be-
The ruling adds that "a great deal of money is be- which is under the leadership of Art Strachan, is
ginning by statements put out by irresponsible writ-
ing made by the radio companies and others in con- known as the Canary Cottage Players.
ers. People read the most foolish things and never
stop to question the authenticity of the reports. The
music dealer must be able to discriminate between
the good business which is offered and trying to hook
up with unsound propositions.
SUPERIOR QUALITY COUNTS
One of the useful thing's that should be close to the
hand of the musical merchandise dealer at all times
is the catalog of the Specialty Phonograph & Acces-
sories Company, 210-212 East !l3th street, New York,
manufacturers of "Specialty Brand" products. The
catalog, which is also a price list, is of interest and
value to every dealer who possesses one.
The house specializes in supplies for phonograph
manufacturers, jobbers, dealers and repair men, and
the wide extent of the line carried and its amazing
variety, make it-of peculiar interest to the phono-
graph trade and manufacturing industry. Motors,
mainsprings, repair parts of every kind are found in
infinite variety in the stock of the Specialty Phono-
graph & Accessories Company, whose slogan is:
"Superior Quality Counts."
GETTING RADIO TRADE
ACTORS WANT THEIR BIT
"SPECIALTY BRAND" PRODUCTS
ARE IN DEMAND BY EVERYONE
MAIN SPRINGS—REPAIR PARTS MOTORS
Write for our descriptive catalogue and price list
which will be of great interest and value to you
THE SPECIALTY PHONOGRAPH AND ACCESSORIES COMPANY
NEW U. S. SACRED ROLLS.'f
The approach of Easter is developing an interest
among playerpiano owners in the sacred. Humbers in
the list of the United States Music Co., Chicago. In
the March bulletin are six new sacred roll's: "Je;sus Is
Calling," "I- Am Coming, Lord," "L Love to. Tell
the Story,' "Blest Be the Tie," "Love Divine," and
"Even Me, Even Me."
Manufacturers of "Specialty Brand" Products
210-212 East 113th Street
New York, N. Y.
The Piano Repair Shop
C. G. CONN, Ltd., Elkhart, Ind.
Pianos and Phonographs Rebuilt by
Expert Workmen
C. D. GREENLEAF, Pr»s.
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expert «^rkmen.
All of UM most celebrated Artists use and endorse Conn Instruments.
Famous Bandmasters and Orchestra Directors highly endorse and recommend the UM of the
Conn Instruments in their organisations.
Conn Instruments are noted for their ease ef playing, light and reliable Talve or hey naNsMst
quick response, rich tonal quality, perfect intonation, tone carrying quality, artieticnest of 'Weig*,
beautiful finish and reliable constn»«tfc>».
Conn Instruments are sent to aay point in the U. S. subject to ten <3*ys free trial. Bvwaeh etore
or agencies will he found in all V*r*m cities. Write for catalogues, prices, etc.
Player-actions installed. Instruments
refinished or remodeled and actions and
keys repaired. Work guaranteed. Prices
reasonable.
Our-of-town dealers' repair work solic-
ited. Write for details and terms.
THE PIANO REPAIR SHOP
C. G. CONN, Ltd.
425 South Wabash Are.
DEPT. MS.
ELKHART, IND.
Chicago
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The line that sells on sight and satisfies always.
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No. 25
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list.
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1514-1520 Blue Island Ave.
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